Chief Roi Mata’s Domain

States: Vanuatu
Category: Cultural
Year: 2008
Region: Asia & Pacific
Coordinates: -17.6280694444, 168.1777194444
Last Visited: Not visited yet
UNESCO ID: 1280
WH Site: 1280

Chief Roi Mata’s Domain, Vanuatu’s first UNESCO World Heritage site, inscribed in 2008, encompasses sites linked to the life and death of the last paramount chief, Roi Mata, from the early 17th century. This cultural landscape reflects his enduring legacy of social reforms and conflict resolution, preserved through oral traditions and archaeological evidence. The site, under traditional and legal protection, remains significant to local communities, who maintain its integrity and offer cultural tours to educate visitors about its history and values.

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